Tom Brady’s NFL Energy Rankings: Who’s on rise, who tumbled out after Week 4?

Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season is upon us, however earlier than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons kick off on Thursday evening, it is time for FOX Sports activities lead NFL analyst Tom Brady to disclose his present energy rankings.

As Brady himself put it, this NFL season has been one the place you actually do not know what is going to occur from week to week, however the mud is beginning to settle.

An undefeated squad coached by one among Brady’s former teammates has vaulted into the highest two, whereas one other staff Brady is aware of nicely enters his high 5 after a dominant efficiency in entrance of Brady himself.

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This is who the GOAT has ranked as his Prime 5 groups coming into Week 5!

Week 4 outcome: Defeated Philadelphia Eagles, 33-16

Brady’s ideas: “I am not simply saying it as a result of I used to be again there on Sunday. The Bucs appeared good. They bounced again. They’d a troublesome recreation towards the Broncos the week earlier than. However Baker [Mayfield] is doing precisely what you want him to do on this offense — feed Mike [Evans], feed Chris [Godwin] that ball. The 2 of them mixed for 14 catches within the win towards the Eagles.

“The staff’s additionally trying nice on protection. They’d six sacks on [Jalen] Hurts. I nonetheless love watching Vita [Vea] in the course of that D-line do his factor. That is a giant boy. He can wreck any play at any time.”

4. Detroit Lions (3-1) (Final week: Unranked)

Week 4 outcome: Defeated Seattle Seahawks, 42-29

Brady’s ideas: “Re-entering my high 5 after the final couple weeks, the Lions appeared nice on Monday evening. They performed a extremely robust Seahawks staff. [Jared] Goff was an ideal 18 of 18. This staff’s so well-balanced. They have numerous weapons. [Amon-Ra] St. Brown, [Jameson] Williams, [Sam] LaPorta, however they’ve additionally bought [David] Montgomery and [Jahmyr] Gibbs within the backfield, which makes it so robust for defenses to give attention to anyone participant. 

“The largest key, for my part, on offense is being snug and having belief in your playcaller. They’ve that in Ben Johnson’s third yr of calling performs. Him not leaving for a head teaching gig was one of many nice Lions wins of the offseason.”

Week 4 outcome: Defeated Jacksonville Jaguars, 24-20

Brady’s ideas: “An enormous, bounce-back win towards the Jags final weekend. Nico Collins had a career-best recreation, 12 catches for 151 yards and a landing. He and C.J. [Stroud] are simply superior collectively. That is what a quarterback-receiver duo is all about. Nico’s on his method to a second straight 1,000-yard season.

“Nobody’s doubting this offense with all of the weapons they have, however their protection, they’ve stepped up big to make them a extra full staff. They’re high 5 in sacks, high 5 in passing protection. They’re off to an awesome begin. This week’s a enjoyable one, however a troublesome one, with the Payments coming to city. Their protection goes to have their palms full. Josh [Allen’s] enjoying nearly as good as ever. It may be an awesome check on this level of the season to see the place they’re at. If they will pull of the W, it’s going to be an enormous assertion to indicate the remainder of the league that they’ll must cope with the Texans all yr.”

Week 4 outcome: Defeated Inexperienced Bay Packers, 31-29

Brady’s ideas: “They went into Inexperienced Bay and beat the Packers with Jordan Love to remain undefeated. This staff, 4 video games in, they’re trying assured, balanced. Sam Darnold’s protecting Justin Jefferson concerned. He had six catches on eight targets. The protection, they appeared so stable till the fourth quarter, after they allowed 22 factors. However Coach Flo [Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores], he is bought them doing every part this week to ensure it does not occur once more.

“They will head to London this week to tackle Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. [Head coach Kevin O’Connell] and his employees have gotten to be very pleased with how issues have gone this far. However I do know Kevin, and he isn’t going to allow them to lose their focus. They’ll are available in with nice focus, and they’ll be able to go in London.”

Week 4 outcome: Defeated Los Angeles Chargers, 17-10

Brady’s ideas: “There isn’t any shock. Patrick [Mahomes], Travis [Kelce], they bought it happening Sunday. They’re 4-0. They’d be the primary to inform you they have not performed their greatest ball but, however they have expertise at key positions. They know what to do. They’ll grind them out, and they’ll maintain profitable as they proceed to search out the most effective model of themselves.

“The large query for Ok.C. this week, although, is how they’ll substitute Rashee Rice. What a brutal harm final Sunday. It may be robust, he is an awesome participant. They have two large video games developing. They have the Saints this week, they get a bye [week], after which they’ll the Bay Space to face the 49ers on FOX. I will be there, too. And I do know [49ers head coach] Kyle [Shanahan], he will have everybody able to go as he is had that recreation circled for the reason that schedule got here out.”

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